Benton High School - Wahwahlanawah Yearbook (St Joseph, MO)

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Honor Guard placed 7th in state competition Some of the highlights of Reserve Officers Train- ing Corps for the latter part of last year included the ROTC Ball, the ROTC Review, and the Federal Inspection. The 1970-71 Honor Guard went to the State Drill Meet at Columbia and placed 7th. Upper right: The Honor Guard per- formed its routine for the Review judge. Right: Battalion Commander Alan Zachary and Honor- ary Officer Barb Butcher at ROTC Ball. Right center: Virgil Edwards received award for Best Drill Cadet from Benton. Above: ROTC cadets and their dates enjoyed the ball. Upper right: The Honor Guard per- formed for the Federal Inspector. Bottom right: John Dobosz (right) assembled the M-14 in the weapons assembly at the Review. 18

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Juniors crowned Cindy Princess Seniors and their dates were intro- duced to attending Juniors during a Grand March in their honor as they en- tered “We’ve Only Just Begun”, the 1970-71 Junior-Senior Prom held at the Eagle’s Lodge from 8 to 11 Friday evening May 21. As Cindy was crowned, dozens of silver balloons were released. 17

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Dennis Bouge (left) and Larry Lawhon (be- low) received awards for outstanding ser- vice. Far left: Mark Albec commanded the Drill Squad. Left: The Color Guard consisting of Bob Tilman, Mark Albec, Gary Wells, and Virgil Edwards marched at the Review. 19